David Jones Packaging Review

• Name of audit (brand and product category)

• Review conducted on

  Date

• Findings presented to buyer on

  Date

• Findings presented to vendor on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Brand name

• Product type

• Product description (eg. range of men's shirts in various sizes and colors)

• Add media

  Media

• Group (number and name)

• Department (number and name)

• Track number(s)

• Barcode number(s)

• Aggregate unit sales in baseline year

• Baseline year

• Vendor number

• Vendor name

• Vendor contact details (name, address, phone)

• Same packaging must be used for all track numbers under review

Primary packaging (ie. packaging provided to customer at point of sale)

• Description of primary packaging

• Add media

  Media

• Description of materials used, by type and weight (per unit)

• Cardboard

  yes

  no

• Cardboard

• Weight

• Dimensions (H x W x D)

• Paper

  yes

  no

• Paper

• Weight

• Dimensions (H x W x D)

• Soft Plastic

  yes

  no

• Soft Plastic

• Weight

• Dimensions (H x W x D)

• Hard Plastic

  yes

  no

• Hard Plastic

• Weight

• Dimensions (H x W x D)

• Glass

  yes

  no

• Glass

• Weight

• Dimensions (H x W x D)

• Metals

  yes

  no

• Metals

• Weight

• Dimensions (H x W x D)

• Other

  yes

  no

• Weight

• Dimensions (H x W x D)

• Swing tags

  yes

  no

• Number of swing tags

• Pins

  yes

  no

• Number of pins

• Clips

  yes

  no

• Number of clips

• Are these materials made from recycled materials?

• Are these materials made from recyclable materials?

• Are these materials easy to manage within existing curbside recycling systems?

Secondary packaging (ie. packaging used in the distribution of individual units, such as plastic sleeves for apparel)

• Description of secondary packaging

• Add media

  Media

• Description of materials used, by type and weight (per unit)

• Cardboard

  yes

  no

• Cardboard

• Weight

• Dimensions (H x W x D)

• Paper

  yes

  no

• Paper

• Weight

• Dimensions (H x W x D)

• Soft Plastic

  yes

  no

• Soft Plastic

• Weight

• Dimensions (H x W x D)

• Hard Plastic

  yes

  no

• Hard Plastic

• Weight

• Dimensions (H x W x D)

• Other

  yes

  no

• Weight

• Dimensions (H x W x D)

• Hangers

  yes

  no

• Number of hangers

• Pins

  yes

  no

• Number of pins

• Clips

  yes

  no

• Number of clips

• Are these materials made from recycled materials?

• Are these materials made from recyclable materials?

• Are these materials easy to manage within David Jones' existing recycling systems?

Distribution packaging (ie. packaging used in the distribution of multiple units, such as boxes)

• Description of distribution packaging

• Add media

  Media

• How many individual units in each box or sleeve?

• Description of materials used, by type and weight (per unit)

• Cardboard

  yes

  no

• Cardboard

• Weight

• Dimensions (H x W x D)

• Paper

  yes

  no

• Paper

• Weight

• Dimensions (H x W x D)

• Soft Plastic

  yes

  no

• Soft Plastic

• Weight

• Dimensions (H x W x D)

• Hard Plastic

  yes

  no

• Hard Plastic

• Weight

• Dimensions (H x W x D)

• Packing beads

  yes

  no

• Weight

• Dimensions (H x W x D)

• Other

  yes

  no

• Weight

• Dimensions (H x W x D)

• Are these materials made from recycled materials?

• Are these materials made from recyclable materials?

• Are these materials easy to manage within David Jones' existing recycling systems?

• Key considerations for each of the 12 SPG Strategies

A. Maximise water and energy efficiency B. Minimise materials at source

• 1. Is the packaging necessary?

  yes

  no

  follow-up

• 2. Has the packaging been designed to minimise the amount of material necessary to suit the required functionality? (eg. Minimum number of separate layers. Minimum packaging weight?)

  yes

  no

  follow-up

• 3. Are there any options to further reduce materials?

  yes

  no

  follow-up

• 3a. What are these options and what is the likely impact of these options on functionality, product protection and consumer safety?

• 4. Does the design of the packaging allow for the product to be completely consumed?

  yes

  no

  follow-up

• 5. Have your suppliers taken steps to optimise the energy efficiency of production processes?

  yes

  no

  follow-up

• If yes, please provide evidence

• 6. Have your suppliers taken steps to optimise the water efficiency of production processes?

  yes

  no

  follow-up

• If yes, please provide evidence

• 7. Have your suppliers considered using renewable energy (or green power off the grid) for production processes?

  yes

  no

  follow-up

• Comments

C. Use recycled materials

• 8. What is the estimated amount of recycled material in this packaging?

• 9. Could alternative materials be used to increase amount of recycled content and/or improve environmental outcomes?

  yes

  no

  follow-up

• If yes, why were these materials not used?

• 10. Is it possible to use more post-consumer recycled material?

  yes

  no

  follow-up

• If yes, please outline rationale

• 11. Has the business raised any concerns about the use of recycled materials?

  yes

  no

  follow-up

• 12. If a recycling claim is made, does the claim meet the minimum standard specific in AS/NZS14041?

  yes

  no

  follow-up

• Comments

D. Use renewable materials

• 13. What is the potential for (and availability of) materials from a renewable source to be used?

• 14. Are any of the materials currently used from renewable sources?

  yes

  no

  follow-up

• 14a. If yes, are these raw materials grown and harvested using sustainable farming or forestry practices?

• Comments

E. Minimise environmental risk

• 15. Have you applied conventional risk management principles in the selection of substances for packaging applications?

  yes

  no

  follow-up

• 16. Does the packaging meet Australian and/or international standards n relation to the levels of potentially toxic and harmful substances?

  yes

  no

  follow-up

• Comments

F. Use materials from responsible suppliers

• 17. Are raw materials sourced from suppliers with documented environmental management systems?

  yes

  no

  follow-up

• 18. Do you give preference to suppliers that are signatories to the Covenant?

  yes

  no

  follow-up

• 19. Are you and/or your suppliers engaged in a sustainability networking program?

  yes

  no

  follow-up

• Comments

G. Design for transport

• 20. Can the distribution packaging be reduced or eliminated through redesign of primary or secondary packaging?

  yes

  no

  follow-up

• 21. Is this a "floor-ready" category?

  yes

  no

  follow-up

• 21a. Could this category be transitioned to the "floor-ready" program?

  yes

  no

  follow-up

• 22. Have light weight and/or source reduction strategies been applied to packaging design?

  yes

  no

  follow-up

• 23. Can the consumer packaging be redesigned to maximise the efficiency of distribution packaging or pallet configuration?

  yes

  no

  follow-up

• 24. Can pallet configuration be further optimized? (eg. height of pallet, configuration of pallet)

  yes

  no

  follow-up

• 25. Is there an opportunity to move to more efficient vehicles, hybrid vehicles or renewable energy for your distribution fleet?

  yes

  no

  follow-up

• 26. Are there backloading opportunities for packaging or waste once deliveries have been made? Can your distribution network aid the recovery of used packaging?

  yes

  no

  follow-up

• Comments

H. Design for reuse

• 27. Have the environmental benefits of single-use packaging been considered and compared?

  yes

  no

  follow-up

• 28. Is the packaging reusable?

  yes

  no

  follow-up

• 28a. If it is reusable, has there been confirmation that the reused packaging is fit-for-purpose and presents no risk to the product, or to the health and safety of supply chain workers, or to consumers?

  yes

  no

  follow-up

• 29. Has the packaging been designed to maximise to number of return trips during reuse?

  yes

  no

  follow-up

• 30. Can the packaging be reconditioned or recycled once it is no longer suitable for reuse?

  yes

  no

  follow-up

• Comments

I. Design for recovery

• 31. What percentage of the packaging (by weight) recyclable?

• 32. Are all materials used serviced by curbside recycling programs in major metropolitan areas?

  yes

  no

  follow-up

• 33. How many different materials are used in this packaging? Please list materials used

• 34. Are any of these materials bonded together or layered (packaging within packaging) making it difficult to recycle?

  yes

  no

  follow-up

• 34a. If yes, please describe

• 34b. If yes, is there an alternative format/method?

• 35. Has the packaging been designed to minimise the impact that any components (closures, labels, sleeves, handles) have on recycling process?

  yes

  no

  follow-up

• 35a. If no, please describe

• 35b. If no, is there an alternative format/method?

• 36. Have compostible materials been used?

  yes

  no

  follow-up

• 36a. If yes, has reference been made to industry standards, such as PACIA's policy document titled "Using Degradable Plastics in Australia"

  yes

  no

  follow-up

• 36b. If yes, is this material referred to by the Australian Council of Recyclers?

  yes

  no

  follow-up

• 37. Have you developed and implemented appropriate labeling on packaging to encourage consumers to recycle or compost packaging?

  yes

  no

  follow-up

• Comments

J. Design for litter reduction

• 44. Where, when and how will the product be consumed, and by whom?

• 45. Is the packaging likely to be consumed away from home and therefore have a propensity to become litter?

  yes

  no

  follow-up

• 45a. How many separate components could end up as litter? Please list components

• 45b. Has the packaging been designed to minimise the number of separate components, that could become litter?

• 45c. What steps have been taken to reduce the occurrence of this packaging entering the litter stream?

• 45d. Have options been considered for away-from-home recycling as part of an overall littler abatement program?

  yes

  no

  follow-up

• 45e. Has appropriate information been provided in relation to litter prevention on all packaging for products that are likely to be consumed away-from-home

  yes

  no

  follow-up

• 46. Do you provide advice for consumers on the packaging or label to encourage appropriate disposal or recovery?

  yes

  no

  follow-up

• Comments

K. Design for consumer accessibility

• 47. Has the consumer's ability to access the product within the packaging been considered in the design process?

  yes

  no

  follow-up

• 48. Have you considered whether the level of information on the packaging ensures that the consumer is aware of its contents and how to open the package?

  yes

  no

  follow-up

• 49. Who is the main demographic of consumer who will use this product? Are there are limiting factors that affect this segment? Is the packaging considerate of these constraints?

• 50. Can changes be made to improve the ability of consumers to use the product, without compromising safety, security or quality?

  yes

  no

  follow-up

• 51. Can changes be made to reduce the requirement for the use of scissors and knives, to open the packaging?

  yes

  no

  follow-up

• Comments

L. Provide consumer information about sustainability?

• 52. Are there opportunities to incorporate marketing / educational messages into the packaging?

  yes

  no

  follow-up

• 53. Will any environmental claims be made about the packaging?

  yes

  no

  follow-up

• 54. Has information been provided to on the packaging to encourage recycling? (eg. The Modius loop)

  yes

  no

  follow-up

• 55. Has the voluntary Plastics Identification Code been used on plastic packaging?

  yes

  no

  follow-up

• Comments

• Provide an overview of areas where no further improvements can be made to the design of this packaging, without detrimental impact on security, safety or quality

• Provide an overview of opportunities / recommendations to enhance the sustainability of this packaging, through design improvements

• Review and recommendations issued to buyer?

  yes

  no

  follow-up

• Buyers feedback

• Review and recommendations issued to supplier?

  yes

  no

  follow-up

• Suppliers feedback

• Comments